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Stars and Strikes Commissions Creative Works for Multiple Attraction Installs

October 17, 2017 – Mooresville, IN – George-based entertainment facility Stars and Strikes hired us to install several immersive attractions in multiple locations: Cumming, Georgia; Augusta, Georgia; and Huntsville, Alabama. In tandem with these recent installs, Stars and Strikes seek to update technical and design elements in all new and pre-existing locations. Additionally, we installed the popular Atomic Rush arcade attraction in multiple Stars and Strikes locations. According to our vice president of sales Russ Van Natta, Stars and Strikes are working to raise the bar against competitors.

“They [Stars and Strikes] are a part of a group called the Multi-Unit Bowling Information Group, a group that shares data with one another in order to have better operations and insight,” said Van Natta. “Stars and Strikes were seeing some very positive improvements with other operators that had our themed arenas with regards to repeat play and overall increased revenue.”

The first of the three laser tag arena installations went into Stars and Strikes’ Cumming, Georgia location. The facility had a pre-existing, single story laser tag build. However, we transformed the original space into a two-story, cybernetic arena that incorporated the original Lasertron equipment. Additionally, spaceship-esque archways were installed in arena, as well as a window for patrons to peek into the briefing room.

“That was a challenging task by working within a pre-existing space with no room to move walls or widen areas,” Van Natta stated. “However, our talented design team did a wonderful job and it turned out great in the end.”

Forging ahead, our most recent install for the Stars and Strikes franchise took place in the new Huntsville, Alabama location. The new ground-up build arena emulated many of the same themed elements from the Cumming, Georgia location. But, with more flexibility with a build catered to our design, more theming options became available. Using a similar cybernetic theme, we added rigged drone props and custom mural work both inside the two-story arena and in the main lobby.

“We did some amazing work in the lobby to bring the attraction out into the lobby for the guests” said Van Natta.

The Huntsville Stars and Strikes opened Saturday, September 23, 2017.

Lastly, we are in the process of installing another two-story arena in the newest Stars and Strikes facility in Augusta, Georgia. This location is another ground-up build, meaning that similar elements from the Huntsville facility will be used, including rigged drone props and custom mural work. Stars and Strikes have yet to release an official opening dates for the Augusta, Georgia store.

With three arenas down, we strive to continue our work with Stars and Strikes.

“We’re now in the process of evaluating their other remaining existing locations,” said Van Natta. “The overall plan is to convert all of their arenas into themed, story-driven arenas.”

For more information on our laser tag arenas, click here.